Houston's comeback church

March 29, 2013 |Compiled by chron.com

Members of the city's first Lutheran church head back to the sanctuary nearly 18 months after a fire

Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle

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Limestone imported from Israel, meticulously installed by Cangelosi Marble and Granite, replaced smoke-damaged faux stone tile backed with asbestos. The faux stone was original to the building. • More: Church has much to celebrate

Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle

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Limestone imported from Israel, meticulously installed by Cangelosi Marble and Granite, replaced smoke-damaged faux stone tile backed with asbestos. The faux stone was original to the building. • More: Church has much to celebrate